Business Finance - Management Overview of Case Study Types Assignment

BUSI 830

Overview of Case Study Types Assignment Instructions

Overview

Each case study type and compositional structure is slightly different. These differences are important for researchers to consider when selecting a case study type most appropriate for researching their business problem. The primary focus of this course is exploratory case study design; however, it is important to understand explanatory and descriptive case study designs and formats.

Instructions

After reviewing the required material stated in this week’s module, address the following in a written paper using the current APA format:

· Provide an introduction to case study types and provide an applicable example.

· Explain the 4 primary case study designs/structures (formats).

· Describe each of the six types of alternative case study compositional structures (formats) used for research purposes: (a) Linear-Analytical, (b) Comparative, (c) Chronological, (d) Theory Building, (e) ‘Suspense’, and (f) Unsequenced. Provide a summary, highlighting the key points of the six case study types.

· Describe how an exploratory case study could be goodness of work that is pleasing to the Lord. (See Chapter 1 in Keller’s book).

Required Format

Cover page

Abstract

Introduction

Case Study Types

Case Study Compositional Structures

Goodness of Work – Biblical Intergration

Conclusion

References

Additional Requirements

Use the provided Overview of Case Study Types Assignment Template .

This 1,000 minimum, 1,500 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:

· The required cover page, abstract, table, and reference pages are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper.

· Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.

· In addition to the course texts and the Bible, this paper must include at least 6 references from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the Bible and the books.

· All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources, Biblical literature, and course texts.

· There should be at least one instance of Biblical integration (at least one scripture reference).

· In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d) issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements of fact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and 254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).

· Do not provide any personal opinions.

· The introduction and conclusion sections should not be longer than ½ page each since the assignment is short in the word count.

· Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”

· Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopedias will not be accepted.

· A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structured in a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:

· M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.

· E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.

· A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.

· L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.

· Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurative language, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.

· Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitial Assignment Name #. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)

Grading Metrics

Consult the accompanying rubric for how this assignment will be graded. Also, any form of plagiarism, including copying and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.

Note: The Turnitin plagiarism tool will be used to check your assignment for originality. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity; higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher the score, the higher the probability that there are too many quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.

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